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X903 RSD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 RSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,119 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both rear (2.5.A.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,710 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 79,704 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,692 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 79,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,307 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,307 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,233 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 36,976 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 36,976 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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X903 RSD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X903 RSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X903 RSD registered?

X903 RSD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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